High Blood: Silent diseases are increasing rapidly in India. In this, high blood pressure and diabetes are taking the form of a big epidemic. This is a lifestyle disease which does not cause any major problem suddenly, but in the long run it makes the body hollow from inside. The most worrying thing about blood pressure and diabetes is that a large number of people do not know that they have such a disease. Whereas according to Dr. Yogesh Chhabra (Head of Nephrology Unit and Director, Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh), almost 8 out of 10 people in India are hypertensive, diabetic or prediabetic. Many people remain unaware that they have a disease because its symptoms are quite common and are not always visible.
These diseases arise gradually in the body and do not immediately affect a person’s daily work and routine. Therefore, it becomes important to get them checked regularly. Especially for those who may be at greatest risk due to their age, family history, weight or lifestyle.
Unhealthy lifestyle is the reason
Both high BP and high sugar are lifestyle diseases. People who exercise less, have unhealthy eating habits, are overweight, remain under stress for a long time and do not get enough sleep are more at risk. If you smoke and drink alcohol, the risk increases manifold.
Danger due to increase in BP and sugar
Due to lack of visible symptoms, it is difficult to detect high blood pressure and diabetes without testing. Even if you do not notice any change in your health in the beginning, these diseases can later cause serious damage to the vital organs and blood vessels of the body. This affects the heart, kidneys, brain and eyes. If both these diseases are not treated, it can lead to heart attack, stroke, kidney disease and poor eyesight.
High BP and diabetes in youth
What is worrying is that the disease is now spreading to young adults. The main reason for which is believed to be modern work life and lifestyle. The problem becomes even more worrying because these diseases remain undiagnosed until obvious symptoms appear. Therefore, it is important to get regular checkups done.
Who should get checked for diabetes and blood pressure?
People who are above 30 years of age
Those who have a family history of diabetes and high blood pressure
who have gained a lot of weight
People who adopt unhealthy lifestyle
How to avoid diabetes and BP
The most important thing is to get yourself checked from time to time. Adopt a healthy lifestyle, take a well-balanced diet, do some exercise daily, keep your weight under control and manage stress.
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